Have You Written Your Will Today?
Chapter 205: Administering Medicine

Chapter 205: Chapter 205: Administering Medicine

Cui Yun heard the words and gazed at Shen Hua.

His lips lifted lightly without retort, which amounted to tacit consent.

Shen Hua returned the look fearlessly.

Yet at that moment, Cui Yun redirected his gaze.

He had long wanted to deal with Wu Shaoyin, but matters of the inner courtyard were inconvenient for him to intercede.

Keeping such a person around, it wasn’t just Mama feeling averse, or Young Madam being displeased, even he was quite impatient.

Now, however, was a good opportunity.

"Ji Qing." His voice was detached as he spoke.

"Your subordinate is here."

"Instruct the old woman in the West Garden to pack Miss Wu’s belongings and send her back to Huai County."

"Understood."

The complexions of everyone else in the room changed, except for Shen Hua.

Xue Shuyue was in disbelief, while Wu Shaoyin was panicked.

Huai County was but a tiny county town; such a life there, let alone living in luxury, would be difficult to even make ends meet. Forget about regaining the former glory of the Wu Family, even the servants of Marquis Mansion lived better than she would in Huai County.

That kind of life was unbearable.

"I’m not leaving."

Her voice trembled: "I—"

She was quickly silenced by Yingwu.

Yingwu, with glee, dragged her away: "Miss Wu, you’re someone of high standards and disdained our Marquis Mansion. Perhaps you’ve forgotten how desperately you begged when you arrived earlier this year. The Marquis Mansion has now done all it can in good conscience."

At this point, Shen Hua kindly raised her hand and waved towards her retreating figure.

Wu Shaoyin’s seduction of Cui Yun utterly disgusted Yingwu.

In truth, had Wu Shaoyin stayed modest, since Madam was kind-hearted and the Young Madam remained as before, all might have been well, but she came with impure intentions.

Relying on her status previously, she looked down upon everyone. Now she pretends to be weak.

With aspirations sky-high, it’s laughable that she even thought to challenge Miss Shen.

Yingwu had never seen Shen Hua suffer a loss at anyone’s hands.

The words just now did not spare Wu Shaoyin any face. If it wasn’t for a lack of interest, the reprimands would have been even harsher.

As the person was dragged away, Yingwu’s muffled voice still came through: "Miss Wu, had you been sensible, some face could have been saved for you. But if not, don’t blame this subordinate for being heavy-handed and causing you pain."

This was really quite sudden.

With Wu Shaoyin as a precedent, Xue Shuyue’s fingertips trembled. On one hand she felt excited, and on the other, a sorrow reflective of the situation.

Right now, she should make her excuse and flee. But Shen Hua was her ally; she ought to show some loyalty.

She was in agony, yet didn’t move an inch. She could only watch as Cui Yun slowly approached Shen Hua.

He raised his hand and touched the medicine bowl.

"It’s not hot anymore."

Shen Hua: "My hands are sore."

It was quite obvious that in the last few days, she had started to resist taking her medicine. Always having excuses to escape.

"Feed your master the medicine." Cui Yun instructed Yicui.

Yicui dared not disobey: "Understood."

Shen Hua, rebellious, angrily said: "Why don’t you feed it?"

The girl’s eyes were dark and clear, filled with visible annoyance.

A flicker of surprise passed over Cui Yun’s face. A questioning look appeared in his eyes.

Xue Shuyue was startled.

Disaster!

She could already imagine Shen Hua being kicked out along with Wu Shaoyin.

However, in the next moment.

Cui Yun picked up the medicine bowl. The bowl was of white jade porcelain, and his well-defined fingers highlighted its beauty.

Cui Yun had fed others before.

His finger pads gently brushed the jade spoon, and with a slight turn, the porcelain clinked, making a crisp sound that was pleasing to the ear.

Without a word, he looked at Shen Hua for a while.

"You may act up all you want, but you still have to take your medicine."

"Just this once, not as a precedent."

Xue Shuyue: !!!

She rubbed her eyes in shock.

At that moment, Cui Yun’s casual gaze swept toward her.

The loyal Xue Shuyue shuddered.

"I suddenly remember there are many things I haven’t finished in my room. My memory is really failing me; I’ll take my leave now."

Cui Yun responded nonchalantly.

"No need to see you out."

As if someone was chasing her from behind, Xue Shuyue quickly stepped towards the exit. The moment she crossed the threshold, she couldn’t help but look back impulsively.

Inside the room, the girl’s face was undoubtedly delicate, but it bore a pallid layer.

And the aloof Cui Yun bent down close to her at a steady pace, indifferently bringing the medicine spoon to the girl’s lips.

The man’s voice was flat: "Open your mouth."

Xue Shuyue: !!!

She dashed out, her heart pounding fiercely. After leaving the East Courtyard, it took her a long time to calm down.

She got it!

She was the one who was wrong!

She had failed to see how deep Shen Hua’s experience really was.

Indeed, Wu Shaoyin had been acting frail in front of Cui Yun for so many years without getting a response, which was enough to prove that Cui Yun was not taken by Wu Shaoyin’s act.

What use was it for her to follow along and act weak?

Now, with the arrival of the extraordinary Shen Hua, how could she not shine brightly, even enough to start a blazing fire!

Thinking of this, Xue Shuyue felt a deep and piercing sorrow. She punched herself in the head.

"Young Madam."

Behind her, her maid exclaimed in alarm.

"Don’t be upset."

Xue Shuyue: "I’m not upset."

She had simply come to accept it.

"Actually, this is quite good. Let Shen Hua struggle for favor. It would be best if the new Madam has all of cousin’s affections upon her arrival."

"After how she behaved just now, cousin didn’t even get angry, which shows she has the allure of a seductress."

While saying this, her steps changed from being heavy to light.

"No wonder she could deny being a dependent. Today it’s administering medicine, who knows if by tomorrow she might become Aunt Shen."

She needs to take this opportunity to get on good terms with Shen Hua.

Her thoughts, naturally, were of no concern to anyone else.

Shen Hua sullenly swallowed the spoonful of medicine Cui Yun had brought her.

Somehow, it felt odd, a feeling she couldn’t quite express.

Probably, not a new brother.

A cousin is a cousin.

Seeing that Cui Yun was about to feed her again, Shen Hua instinctively leaned back.

She reached out to block it.

"Is your hand still sore?"

Shen Hua said, aggrieved: "It’s not sore anymore."

She didn’t wait for Cui Yun to ask again.

She said softly, "I can drink it myself."

Cui Yun handed the medicine bowl to her and sat down after turning around.

Shen Hua took out the medicine spoon and placed it aside, then sternly put her moist lips to the rim of the bowl.

Seeing her taking her medicine, Cui Yun did not pick up his chopsticks either.

"Be more aware next time. Even taking medicine requires supervision; you’re even worse than Rong."

Prior to this, Shen Hua would have retorted.

Now, she just absently ’hmmed’ a response. She had been feeling off since Cui Yun entered the room.

Cui Yun narrowed his eyes slightly but did not inquire further.

The few dishes on the table had grown somewhat cold by now.

Shen Hua did not pick or choose, she just picked up the jade chopsticks and grabbed whatever dishes were close.

"If you find the East Courtyard unpleasing, feel free to choose another courtyard within the Mansion." Cui Yun asked indifferently.

Shen Hua: "No need."

After all, once she had enough of Shengjing, she would leave. She must travel to see the great sights of the land.

Cui Yun nodded.

"Tomorrow I’m going to Xuan Residence, will you come with me?"

Shen Hua glanced at him.

"I won’t go."

The two had no further conversation.

Only the crackling sounds of the burning candle remained, nothing else.

After they had finished their evening meal, the servants came to clear the dishes.

Cui Yun stood up, ready to leave.

"You—" Shen Hua spoke.

"Why did you come to join me for dinner today?"

Cui Yun turned around, his scrutinizing gaze falling on the girl, her despondency seemingly having nowhere to hide.

His voice finally held a trace of fluctuation.

He didn’t answer.

He only asked.

"And why do you look so troubled?"

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